Forty-eight percent of AEC professionals surveyed by Leica Geosystems stated 3D laser scanning technology would have the biggest impact on their jobs during the next three years. Augmented reality and BIM are expected to have significant impacts as well (24 percent and 14 percent, respectively).
However, actual usage tells a different story. According to the survey, 33 percent are familiar with the concept of 3D laser scanning, but have never worked directly with it. Another 29 percent either provide a laser scanning service or use a scanner and work directly with the data.
In ranking the top three concerns when adopting new technology at work, survey participants first cited an unknown timeframe for ROI, followed by a steep learning curve and finding a qualified employee to use the technology.
